Refractive Surgery

Today, there are three options available for improving clear sight: glasses, contact lenses, and corrective surgical procedures.

Glasses date back to about 700 years. Initially, only the refraction problems of hyperopic people could be improved. It was only much later on, in the 16th century that concave glasses were introduced to correct shortsightedness. Most of refraction defects can be properly corrected by wearing glasses; however, applications may be disadvantageous or even disturbing in certain life situations.

Contact lenses as a tool for sight improvement appeared in ophthalmological practice about 80 years ago. Initially used hard lenses have been recently replaced by oxygen-permeable semi-hard lenses and soft lenses with high water content. There is an ever-wider range of applications; however, contact lenses are not always suitable, either, for improving refraction defects.

The third option for improving clear sight is refractive surgery, it has existed for only a few decades, but it is gaining ground. Given our accelerated lifestyle, it is more and more important for us to be able to have adequately clear sight without any correction in a variety of situations. By applying more and more perfected and reliable methods, refractive surgery intends to ensure the clearest sight possible without any appliances.